Xantrex XKW 80-13 DC Power Supply

The Xantrex XKW 80-13 is a 1000 W programmable DC power supply delivering 0–80 V and 0–13 A output in a compact 1U (1.75-inch) 19-inch rack chassis. It operates in constant voltage or constant current modes with automatic crossover and front-panel mode indication. Designed for research, product development, production test, ATE, electroplating, and burn-in applications, the unit combines high power density with precision output control via ten-turn potentiometers or optional remote programming interfaces.

The supply maintains line regulation of 2 mV and load regulation of 5 mV on voltage output, with output noise and ripple measured at 15 mV (rms) and 100 mV (peak-to-peak). Remote sensing with line-drop compensation up to 1 V per line preserves output voltage accuracy across load leads. Meter accuracy is 0.5 V (0.5% of Vmax + 1 count) for voltage, with analog programming accuracy of 1% of Vmax (800 mV).

Temperature coefficient is specified at 0.02% of Vmax/°C (16 mV/°C).

Technical Specifications

• Output Power: 1000 W


• Output Voltage/Current: 0–80 V, 0–13 A


• Operation Modes: Constant voltage and constant current with automatic crossover


• Line Regulation: 2 mV (voltage)


• Load Regulation: 5 mV (voltage)


• Output Ripple: 15 mV rms; 100 mV peak-to-peak


• Meter Accuracy: 0.5 V (0.5% of Vmax + 1 count)


• Analog Programming Accuracy: 800 mV (1% of Vmax)


• Temperature Coefficient: 16 mV/°C (0.02% of Vmax/°C)


• Remote Sense: Up to 1 V/line with automatic line-drop compensation


• Switching Frequency: 30 kHz nominal (60 kHz ripple frequency)


• Warm-up Time: 5 s maximum to stable output


• AC Input: 200–250 VAC at 26 A rms (1φ), or 190–250 VAC at 16 A rms (3φ), or 100–130 VAC at 20 A rms (1φ); 47–63 Hz

Key Features

• Overvoltage protection (adjustable) and over-temperature protection


• Current limiting on all output ranges


• Remote analog programming: 0–5 kΩ resistance inputs, 0–5 V or 0–10 V voltage sources, 0–1 mA current sources


• Remote voltage and current monitoring (0–5 V or 0–10 V outputs, 1% accuracy)


• TTL and contact closure remote start/stop with interlock capability


• Fan-cooled with rear exhaust; 1U form factor


• Approximately 16 kg (35 lb)

Optional Interfaces

• GPIB interface card (GPIB-XKW3)


• Isolated programming interface card (ISOL-XKW3)

Certifications

• CE-marked (EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, LV Directive 72/23/EEC)


• CSA certified